Ruth Imogene Rea, 99, of Dunlap TN, formerly of Benton IL, passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018 in Whitwell TN. 

Imogene was born in the Mt. Pleasant community in Franklin County IL August 31, 1918, the daughter of William Napoleon Payne and Libbie (King) Payne.  She married Dallas Palmer Rea September 7, 1940; he preceded her in death March 30, 2006. 

She is survived by her son Richard (Deidre) Rea of Dunlap TN; grandson Jesse (Caroline) Rea of Princeton KY; granddaughter Dr. Libby (Kirby) Ownby of Maryville TN; great-grandchildren Jacob, Ethan, Kaden and Emily Claire; a sister-in-law Mrs. Delton Glynn Rea Sr., of Griffin GA and many nieces and nephews. 

Imogene was preceded in death by her husband Dallas, her parents, brothers- and sisters-in-law William Arthur and Daphna Rea, John Wesley and Kathleen Rea and Delton Glynn Rea Sr.; sisters- and brothers in-law Enid Rowena (Rea) and A.C “Cook” Sanders and Cleona Ethel (Rea) and Carl George. 

A memorial service was held Saturday April 14, 11 a.m. at the Standefer-Reed Funeral Home in Dunlap TN with the family receiving guests 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday April 13^th and 10 a.m.-11 a.m.  Interment will be Friday April 20, 11 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Valier IL.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Dunlap TN Building Fund. 

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Claude Albert Sullivan, age 97, of Macedonia; passed away at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital of McLeansboro.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in the Macedonia United Methodist Church, with Rev. Robert “Bud” Sefried officiating.  Burial, with Military Honors conducted by the Benton American Legion Post#280, V.F.W. Post#2671, and the Army National Guard of Marion, will be in the Macedonia Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to the funeral hour at 1:00 p.m. at the church.  Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Claude was born on November 18, 1920 in Macedonia, Illinois, the son of Arthur G. Sullivan and Naomi Florence (Weatherford) Sullivan.  He would marry the former Hazel McLarin, and she preceded him in death on January 10, 1993.

Mr. Sullivan proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, from July 23, 1942 through January 13, 1946, during World War II.  He was an MP serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign. He received a bronze star from a battle in New Guinea.

Claude’s working career was as a truck driver for Vice’s Feed Mill.

He is survived by a brother Everett Ray Sullivan of Macedonia; a nephew Gary Sullivan of Johnston City, IL; two great nephews: Alan Sullivan and wife Sarah of Thompsonville, Christopher Sullivan and wife Tina of Pittsburg, IL; a great-great-nephew Aaron Sullivan; three great-great-nieces: Autumn, Abigail and Amelia Sullivan; and his lady friend Nina Johnson of McLeansboro.

Mr. Sullivan was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother and sister-in-law: Floyd and Mae Sullivan; and a niece Elloise Sullivan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Macedonia Cemetery, and will be accepted at the church on Wednesday.

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Phyllis L. McPherson, 82, of Benton passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Herrin Hospital.

She was born in Logan, IL on March 14, 1936, the daughter of Johnie & Ethel (Denham) Smothers. She was married to Joe McPherson and he preceded her in death on September 28, 1993.

Mrs. McPherson was a Homemaker.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Kimberly Hickam, and husband Bruce of Cambria, IL, Richard McPherson, and wife Janet of Remington, VA and Gayla Peavey & husband Steve of West Frankfort; grandchildren, Marci Killeen and husband Kyle, of San Diego, CA, Amanda Hickam, of Johnston City, IL, Toni Marie Terry, and husband Bobby, of Murfreesboro, TN, Richard Joseph McPhereson, of Logan, IL, Samantha Jo Denmark, and husband Andreus, of Prattville, AL and Chloe Marie Peavey, of West Frankfort; great grandchildren Logan Michael and Maxwell; one sister, Dorothy L. Siddens, Cape Girardeau, MO; one niece, Lisa Lambert, of Cape Girardeau; one nephew, Stanley Wicks, and wife Debbie, of Cape Girardeau.

Mrs. McPherson was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 1 Son-Mark A. Smothers and by 1 Brother-in-law-Charles “Dutch” Siddens.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Larry Clyatt officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.. on Monday at the funeral home.

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Robert Martin Garrison, 95, of Benton, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Pate Funeral Home.  Internment will follow at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery. Military funeral honors to be performed by the Scott AFB Honor Guard.
Following the graveside service, the Garrison Family wish to invite family and friends to join them for food and beverages and to share memories and stories of Robert’s life at the Benton Elks (167 Industrial Park Drive in Benton)

Elizabeth Annette Carter, 69, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Tuesday April 3, 2018 in Franklin Hospital – Benton, Illinois at 8:05a.m.

Annette was born March 15, 1949 in Herrin, Illinois to Robert and Anna (Thomas) Melvin.

She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Scott Marvel and parents.

Annette is survived by her husband, Willie Carter; five sons: Steve (Angela) Marvel, Jeff Marvel, Josh (Sara) Marvel, Todd (Brook) Carter; and Matt Carter; brother, Chris (Gina) Melvin; sisters, Roberta (Mike) McLaren and Pat (Jim) Clark; grandchildren:  Adam, Andie, Macaibe, Stevey, Levi, Abbey, Evan, Sierra, and Lauren; great grandchild, Everly.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday April 7, 2018 at the Union Funeral Home – West Frankfort, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 12 noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m.

Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com.

Mardell Fern “Ginger” Gingles, age 83, of Benton; passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 in the Leffler Funeral Home, with Rev. Steven Flach officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Leffler Funeral Home.

Mardell Fern Gingles was born on May 13, 1934 in Summerfield, OK, the daughter of Jeff David Parks and Elsie (Dunn) Parks. She married Joseph Gingles, JR. on July 14, 1969, and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2011

Mrs. Gingles and her late husband formerly owned and operated Gingles 1 Bar in Glenview, IL, and Gingles 2 Bar in Christopher.

She enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She liked eating out especially at Red Lobster and loved to watch old classic Western movies on television.

She and her late husband formerly attended the Faith Baptist Church of Benton.

Mrs. Gingles is survived by her daughter Jacqueline Rohr of Elk Grove, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter Karol Rohr; and a son Mark Rohr.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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